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Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SB449

Introduced
9/29/25  
Refer
9/29/25  
Report Pass
3/2/26  

Caption

An Act to repeal 59.43 (1c) (j), 59.43 (1c) (L) to (s), 59.43 (1c) (v), 59.43 (2) (a), 59.43 (2) (ag) 2., 59.43 (2) (ar), 59.43 (2) (d) and (e), 59.43 (2) (k), 59.43 (2m) (a) 2., 59.43 (2m) (a) 4. a. to c., 59.43 (2m) (b) (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (d), 59.43 (4) (b), 59.43 (5) (title), 59.43 (5) (b) 4., 59.43 (9) (b) and (c), 59.43 (11), 59.43 (12) (d), 84.095 (1) (f) and 236.25 (5); to renumber 59.43 (2m) (b) 1., 59.43 (2m) (b) 2., 59.43 (2m) (b) 5., 59.43 (2m) (b) 6., 59.43 (2m) (b) 7., 59.43 (5) (b) 1. and 84.095 (1) (a); to renumber and amend 59.43 (2) (ag) 1., 59.43 (2) (c), 59.43 (2) (j), 59.43 (2m) (a) 4. (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (b) 3., 59.43 (2m) (b) 4., 59.43 (2m) (e), 59.43 (4) (a), 59.43 (4) (c), 59.43 (4) (d), 59.43 (5) (b) 3., 59.43 (6), 59.43 (9) (a) and 59.43 (9) (d); to consolidate, renumber and amend 59.43 (5) (a) and (b) (intro.); to amend 54.19 (8), 59.43 (1c) (intro.), 59.43 (1c) (a), 59.43 (1c) (c), 59.43 (1c) (d), 59.43 (1c) (e), 59.43 (1c) (f), 59.43 (1c) (h), 59.43 (1c) (i), 59.43 (1c) (k), 59.43 (1c) (t), 59.43 (1c) (u), 59.43 (1g), 59.43 (1m) (title), 59.43 (1m) (a), 59.43 (1m) (b), 59.43 (1m) (c), 59.43 (1m) (cm), 59.43 (2) (b), 59.43 (2) (h), 59.43 (2m) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (a) 1., 59.43 (2m) (a) 3., 59.43 (2m) (c), 59.43 (8), 59.43 (12) (title), 59.43 (12m) (a) (intro.), 59.43 (12m) (a) 1., 59.43 (12m) (a) 2., 59.43 (12m) (a) 3., 59.72 (5) (a), 59.72 (5) (b) (intro.), 59.72 (6), 66.1025 (2) (b), 69.07 (3), 77.02 (3) (b), 77.91 (5), 84.095 (1) (c), 84.095 (2) (title), 84.095 (2) (a), 84.095 (2) (b) 1., 84.095 (2) (b) 2., 84.095 (3) (a), 84.095 (3) (b), 84.095 (4) (a) (intro.), 84.095 (5), 84.095 (6) (a), 84.095 (7) (a), 84.095 (8) (a), 84.095 (8) (b), 84.095 (9), 132.04 (3), 185.82 (1) (c), 187.09, 226.14 (1) (b), 236.25 (2) (a), 236.25 (4), 236.34 (2) (a), 236.45 (2) (am) (intro.), 703.065 (2), 703.163 (11), 706.05 (1), 706.05 (2) (intro.), 706.05 (2) (c), 706.05 (2m) (a), 706.05 (5), 706.05 (6), 706.05 (7), 706.057 (4), 706.08 (2), 706.08 (4) (b), 706.08 (5), 706.08 (7), 710.25 (3), 710.25 (4), 710.25 (5) (a) (intro.), 710.25 (5) (a) 3., 710.25 (5) (a) 4., 710.25 (5) (b), 766.56 (2) (a), 766.58 (11), 766.59 (2) (c), 766.59 (4), 779.97 (1) (b), 779.97 (2) (title), 779.97 (2) (a), 779.97 (2) (b), 779.97 (2) (c) (intro.), 779.97 (2) (c) 4., 779.97 (3), 779.97 (4) (title), 779.97 (4) (a) (intro.), 779.97 (4) (a) 2., 779.97 (4) (c) 1., 779.97 (4) (c) 2., 779.97 (4) (e), 779.97 (8), 786.36 (2), 840.10 (1) (a), 841.10 (1), 842.14 (5), 867.045 (1) (j), 867.046 (2) (i), 893.305 (3) (a) and 946.82 (4); to repeal and recreate 59.43 (1b), 59.43 (1c) (g), 59.43 (2) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) 5., 59.43 (3) (title) and 59.43 (9) (title); to create 59.43 (1c) (jm), 59.43 (2g) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) 4m., 59.43 (2m) (a) 10., 59.43 (2m) (a) 11., 59.43 (2m) (a) 12., 59.43 (2m) (bm), 59.43 (2s), 59.43 (10) (title), 59.43 (13), 59.43 (14), 84.095 (1) (ae), 939.32 (1) (em), 946.77 and 971.368 of the statutes; Relating to: registers of deeds, transportation project plats, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The proposed legislation is expected to have significant implications for local governments and developers engaged in transportation projects. By establishing specific requirements for the registration of deeds, SB449 aims to enhance transparency and reduce potential disputes over land use and ownership. Consequently, this could improve the planning and execution of transportation projects, benefiting communities and the state as a whole. However, it may also place additional burdens on local entities that must navigate the new requirements and potential penalties for non-compliance.

Summary

SB449 aims to address the registration and management of deeds related to transportation project plats, introducing a structured approach in handling these documents. The bill emphasizes the need for a clear procedure regarding the registration of deeds that pertain to transportation projects, creating a more organized system. With the introduction of penalties for non-compliance, SB449 seeks to enforce adherence to these regulations, thereby streamlining the process and ensuring accountability among stakeholders involved in such projects.

Contention

Despite its intended benefits, SB449 has sparked discussions regarding the balance of regulatory authority between state and local governance. Some stakeholders argue that introducing penalties could overly complicate local processes, making it more difficult for municipalities to manage their own land and transportation planning effectively. Critics express concern that stringent regulations might hinder local initiatives or create barriers for smaller projects that do not have the resources to manage compliance. These points of contention present a critical discussion in the legislation's trajectory as it moves through the legislative process.

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Companion Bills

WI AB445

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 59.43 (1c) (j), 59.43 (1c) (L) to (s), 59.43 (1c) (v), 59.43 (2) (a), 59.43 (2) (ag) 2., 59.43 (2) (ar), 59.43 (2) (d) and (e), 59.43 (2) (k), 59.43 (2m) (a) 2., 59.43 (2m) (a) 4. a. to c., 59.43 (2m) (b) (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (d), 59.43 (4) (b), 59.43 (5) (title), 59.43 (5) (b) 4., 59.43 (9) (b) and (c), 59.43 (11), 59.43 (12) (d), 84.095 (1) (f) and 236.25 (5); to renumber 59.43 (2m) (b) 1., 59.43 (2m) (b) 2., 59.43 (2m) (b) 5., 59.43 (2m) (b) 6., 59.43 (2m) (b) 7., 59.43 (5) (b) 1. and 84.095 (1) (a); to renumber and amend 59.43 (2) (ag) 1., 59.43 (2) (c), 59.43 (2) (j), 59.43 (2m) (a) 4. (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (b) 3., 59.43 (2m) (b) 4., 59.43 (2m) (e), 59.43 (4) (a), 59.43 (4) (c), 59.43 (4) (d), 59.43 (5) (b) 3., 59.43 (6), 59.43 (9) (a) and 59.43 (9) (d); to consolidate, renumber and amend 59.43 (5) (a) and (b) (intro.); to amend 54.19 (8), 59.43 (1c) (intro.), 59.43 (1c) (a), 59.43 (1c) (c), 59.43 (1c) (d), 59.43 (1c) (e), 59.43 (1c) (f), 59.43 (1c) (h), 59.43 (1c) (i), 59.43 (1c) (k), 59.43 (1c) (t), 59.43 (1c) (u), 59.43 (1g), 59.43 (1m) (title), 59.43 (1m) (a), 59.43 (1m) (b), 59.43 (1m) (c), 59.43 (1m) (cm), 59.43 (2) (b), 59.43 (2) (h), 59.43 (2m) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) (intro.), 59.43 (2m) (a) 1., 59.43 (2m) (a) 3., 59.43 (2m) (c), 59.43 (8), 59.43 (12) (title), 59.43 (12m) (a) (intro.), 59.43 (12m) (a) 1., 59.43 (12m) (a) 2., 59.43 (12m) (a) 3., 59.72 (5) (a), 59.72 (5) (b) (intro.), 59.72 (6), 66.1025 (2) (b), 69.07 (3), 77.02 (3) (b), 77.91 (5), 84.095 (1) (c), 84.095 (2) (title), 84.095 (2) (a), 84.095 (2) (b) 1., 84.095 (2) (b) 2., 84.095 (3) (a), 84.095 (3) (b), 84.095 (4) (a) (intro.), 84.095 (5), 84.095 (6) (a), 84.095 (7) (a), 84.095 (8) (a), 84.095 (8) (b), 84.095 (9), 132.04 (3), 185.82 (1) (c), 187.09, 226.14 (1) (b), 236.25 (2) (a), 236.25 (4), 236.34 (2) (a), 236.45 (2) (am) (intro.), 703.065 (2), 703.163 (11), 706.05 (1), 706.05 (2) (intro.), 706.05 (2) (c), 706.05 (2m) (a), 706.05 (5), 706.05 (6), 706.05 (7), 706.057 (4), 706.08 (2), 706.08 (4) (b), 706.08 (5), 706.08 (7), 710.25 (3), 710.25 (4), 710.25 (5) (a) (intro.), 710.25 (5) (a) 3., 710.25 (5) (a) 4., 710.25 (5) (b), 766.56 (2) (a), 766.58 (11), 766.59 (2) (c), 766.59 (4), 779.97 (1) (b), 779.97 (2) (title), 779.97 (2) (a), 779.97 (2) (b), 779.97 (2) (c) (intro.), 779.97 (2) (c) 4., 779.97 (3), 779.97 (4) (title), 779.97 (4) (a) (intro.), 779.97 (4) (a) 2., 779.97 (4) (c) 1., 779.97 (4) (c) 2., 779.97 (4) (e), 779.97 (8), 786.36 (2), 840.10 (1) (a), 841.10 (1), 842.14 (5), 867.045 (1) (j), 867.046 (2) (i), 893.305 (3) (a) and 946.82 (4); to repeal and recreate 59.43 (1b), 59.43 (1c) (g), 59.43 (2) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) 5., 59.43 (3) (title) and 59.43 (9) (title); to create 59.43 (1c) (jm), 59.43 (2g) (title), 59.43 (2m) (a) 4m., 59.43 (2m) (a) 10., 59.43 (2m) (a) 11., 59.43 (2m) (a) 12., 59.43 (2m) (bm), 59.43 (2s), 59.43 (10) (title), 59.43 (13), 59.43 (14), 84.095 (1) (ae), 939.32 (1) (em), 946.77 and 971.368 of the statutes; Relating to: registers of deeds, transportation project plats, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI HB5943

House Bill 5943 of 2026

WI H4189

DHEC Restructuring

WI HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

WI HB271

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-203.3, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-511, 2.2-614.3, 2.2-3705.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3705.6, 2.2-3705.7, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4002, 2.2-4346, 3.2-102, 3.2-6201, 4.1-100, 4.1-206.3, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 4.1-226, 6.2-603.1, 8.01-216.3, 8.01-534, 11-16.1, 11-16.2, 15.2-912.2, 15.2-2825, 18.2-513, 19.2-66, 19.2-215.1, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-390, 22.1-140.1, 37.2-304, 37.2-314.2, 52-53, 52-54, 58.1-3, 58.1-439, 58.1-460, 58.1-3510, 58.1-3732.1, and 59.1-542.1 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a title numbered 29.5, containing a subtitle numbered I, consisting of chapters numbered 1 through 6, containing sections numbered 29.5-100 through 29.5-650, a subtitle numbered II, consisting of chapters numbered 7 and 8, containing sections numbered 29.5-700 through 29.5-814, and a subtitle numbered III, consisting of a chapter numbered 9, containing sections numbered 29.5-900 through 29.5-913; and to repeal §§ 2.2-2455 and 2.2-2456, Article 1 (§§ 18.2-325 through 18.2-340) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, Article 1.1:1 (§§ 18.2-340.15 through 18.2-340.37) of Chapter 8 of Title 18.2, Chapter 40 (§§ 58.1-4000 through 58.1-4048) of Title 58.1, Chapter 41 (§§ 58.1-4100 through 58.1-4141) of Title 58.1, Chapter 29 (§§ 59.1-364 through 59.1-405) of Title 59.1, Chapter 29.1 (§ 59.1-405.1) of Title 59.1, and Chapter 51 (§§ 59.1-556 through 59.1-570) of Title 59.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.

WI HB1179

Transportation; changes various provisions of existing funds, etc.

WI HB1179

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 33.2-359, 33.2-371, 33.2-1526, 33.2-1526.1, 33.2-3102, 33.2-3401, 33.2-3402, 33.2-3403, 33.2-3502, 46.2-774, and 46.2-2099.48 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1904.1, by adding in Article 11 of Chapter 19 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-1937, by adding in Chapter 24 of Title 33.2 a section numbered 33.2-2402, by adding in Chapter 7 of Title 46.2 a section numbered 46.2-775, by adding a section numbered 58.1-603.3, and by adding in Chapter 17 of Title 58.1 articles numbered 13, 14, and 15, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-1749, 58.1-1750, and 58.1-1751; and to repeal § 33.2-3100.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to transportation funding.

WI HB308

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-103, 4.1-103.01, 4.1-204, 4.1-229, 15.2-912.4, 18.2-246.8, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-371.2:1, 18.2-391, 19.2-386.21, 58.1-1021.04:1, 59.1-200, 59.1-293.10, 59.1-293.13, 59.1-293.15 through 59.1-293.18, 59.1-293.20, and 59.1-293.21 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 2 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-241 through 4.1-254, by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 4.1 an article numbered 4, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-355 through 4.1-361, and by adding in Chapter 22.2 of Title 19.2 a section numbered 19.2-386.37; and to repeal §§ 58.1-1021.06 through 58.1-1021.09, 59.1-293.11, 59.1-293.12, and 59.1-293.14 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report.

WI HB5370

Tobacco: licenses; nicotine or tobacco products; require license to sell at retail. Amends title & secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 et seq.) & adds secs. 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k & 1o. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5372'25, HB 5371'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25

WI HB368

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-234, 2.2-401.01, 2.2-1149, 2.2-1604, 2.2-2699.10, 2.2-4310, 10.1-104.02, 10.1-659, 10.1-1003, 10.1-1018, 10.1-1020, 10.1-1186.3:1, 10.1-1188, 10.1-2202.5, 10.1-2205.1, 10.1-2206.1, 10.1-2214, 10.1-2305, 15.2-4202, 15.2-4203, 18.2-423.1, 20-88.32, 20-146.1, 22.1-254, 24.2-128, 28.2-104.01, 28.2-302.5, 29.1-301, 29.1-401, 29.1-521, 32.1-272, 36-105.5, 51.1-700, 56-46.1, 56-576, 58.1-2201, 58.1-2403, 59.1-480, 62.1-266, 64.2-701, 64.2-2100, and 64.2-2600 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of sections numbered 2.2-6100 and 2.2-6101, relating to definitions; American Indians; Virginia recognized tribes; federally recognized tribes; sovereignty.

WI HB353

Change title used by physician assistants to physician associate

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